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The 48-215 Holden (1948–1953) was Australia’s first mass-produced car, and it left the factory in a small range of solid colours. Below is every factory paint code we have recorded for the 48-215, with an approximate colour swatch so you can narrow down your car’s original shade before you buy paint.
48-215 Holden paint codes
| Paint code | Colour name | Approx. swatch | Colour family |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2144 | Black | Black | |
| 4987 | Convoy Grey | Grey | |
| 5217 | Seacombe Green | Green | |
| 5251 | Burnley Cream | Cream | |
| 5521 | Calvert Blue | Blue | |
| 5636 | Nankeen Cream | Cream | |
| 5729 | Guinea Gold | Gold / yellow | |
| 5777 | Cumulus Grey | Grey | |
| 6020 | Tarragon Green | Green | |
| 6086 | Mortlake Blue | Blue | |
| 6200 | Glenn Green | Green | |
| 6207 | Skipper Blue | Blue | |
| 6209 | Lithgow Cream | Cream | |
| 6739 | Lebanon Green | Green |
Swatches are approximate on-screen colours only. Screens vary, and 70+ years of ageing, fading and repainting means no photo or swatch will match a real car. Always match against your own paint code, or a hidden, unfaded area of the car, before buying paint.
Where to find the paint code on a 48-215 Holden
On most 48-215s, colour information is found on the body number plate, which is usually fixed to the firewall in the engine bay. Check for a four-digit code that matches the list above.
Keep in mind:
- Many 48-215s have been repainted, so the plate shows the original colour, which may not be the colour on the car today.
- If the plate is missing or unreadable, look for original paint in unexposed areas such as under the rear parcel shelf, inside door shuts, or behind trim, and take a sample to a paint supplier for matching.
- Not sure what you’re looking at? Browse our 48-215 Holden overview.
Buying paint for your 48-215
Once you have your code, you have two practical options for small repairs and full resprays:
- Touch-up paint and spray cans for chips, scratches and small panels. Most paint suppliers can mix to a code or a colour sample.
- Mixed paint by code or sample for panel and full resprays, from your local automotive paint supplier.
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|---|---|
| Body | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
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